Irish Mountain
Running Association

Solstice Run 2024

AuthorDateMessage
Brendan LawlorDec 4 2024, 11:11amSolstice Run on Saturday 21st Dec at 7pm , route as in previous years

Starting at Ballinastoe Car Park, head into the forest , take first right and then 400 m later take a left up to the fire break, keep going out onto the open mountain, head up with the forest fence (most of the forestry has been felled) on your left until you meet the Wicklow Way sleepers, head right up to White Hill and then onwards to the summit of Djouce, back the same way

If you have to ask a lot of questions this probably isn't for you.If its your first time trying this, best to stick with someone who knows the route. After the run we will head to Kavanaghs pub in Roundwood for some Christmas cheer. Bring your own mince pies !

Splitters are more than welcome to organise morning runs, runs on different days and evenings etc etc -knock yourselves out. Please set up your own thread if thats the case

Early starters or walkers please feel free to do your own thing.

This is NOT an official IMRA event
Brendan LawlorDec 4 2024, 11:43amUPDATE

The Wicklow Way sleepers referenced in the route description have been replaced lower down by a new track
Brendan LawlorDec 18 2024, 8:26amWeather and route both look fine for Saturday. See a few of you there hopefully
Rachel CinnsealachDec 18 2024, 11:31amSee you there. I'll be one of the early starters
Elaine CaseyDec 21 2024, 9:47amWhat's the distance for this please?
Brendan LawlorDec 21 2024, 11:54amHi all

The full route to Djouce summit and back is about 9km. But you can turn back at any stage. It will be windy up there tonight so be prepared.

See you later
Jim FitzharrisDec 21 2024, 5:38pmJames Higgins and I have just finished the Solstice “walk” on Djouce.
We turned back at the end of the boardwalk. It was almost impossible to stand!
It was also bitterly cold.
The boardwalk was almost unusable for fear of being blown into a bog pool.
Best of luck if you go but wrap up very well!
Brendan LawlorDec 22 2024, 7:46amWell done to all who braved the windy conditions last night. And well done to the morning Solsticers on Fairy Castle, Sugarloaf and elsewhere.

Happy Christmas everyone!